We welcome Brandon Desjarlais, a professional longboard skater, content creator, and community leader to a live recording at The Kinn, where he shares his journey from a passionate skateboarder to a stunt double for Vin Diesel in "xXx" and a nonprofit founder. He discusses his childhood, the challenges with his brother's substance abuse, and how skateboarding provided him solace and opportunities. The conversation explores themes of community, intention-setting, and personal growth, highlighting Brandon's commitment to inspiring others through skateboarding and his initiative, Beyond the Board.

Topics Discussed:

• Childhood Sports and Obsessions
• Discovering Skateboarding
• Brother's Influence and Challenges
• Finding Autonomy Through Longboarding
• Delivering for Jimmy John's
• Challenges of Delivery
• Stunt Doubles and Big Break
• Getting the Call for "xXx"
• Realizing Skateboarding's Impact
• Brand Deals and Values
• Global Skate Culture
• Skateboarding as a Vehicle for Change
• Workshops and Community Building
• The Bus Journey
• A Touching Story
• Conquering Fear
• Lessons Learned
• Success and Legacy
• Traits of Conscious Leadership
• Setting Intentions
• Audience Question: Gnarliest Fall
• Brandon's Gnarliest Fall Story
• Community Building Elements
• Advice for Starting a Community
• Importance of Experience Over Quantity
• Impact of One Person
• Next Charity Event Plans

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We welcome Danielle Correia, founder of Sugaring LA, during a live recording at The Kinn. She shares her journey in the beauty and wellness industry, discussing her beginnings, the challenges she faced, and her decision to franchise. Emphasizing quality control and employee empowerment, Danielle highlights her commitment to sustainability and community engagement. She also delves into marketing strategies, the importance of education, and her vision for the future. We conclude with insights into conscious leadership and maintaining a balance between professional and personal life.

Topics Discussed:

• Starting Sugaring LA
• Inspiration for Beauty and Wellness
• Transition to Business Growth
• Challenges in Hiring
• Importance of Hiring for Weaknesses
• Franchising Decision
• Impact of the Pandemic
• Choosing Franchise Models
• Ensuring Quality Control
• Training and Quality Assurance
• Empowering Employees
• Focus on Sustainability
• Sustainability in Sugaring
• Marketing Strategies for Franchising
• The Role of Community
• Influencer Marketing Insights
• Evaluating Marketing Success
• The Importance of Messaging
• Advice for Younger Self
• Work-Life Balance Challenges
• Seasons of Life
• Trends in Beauty
• Future of Sugaring in LA
• Traits of a Conscious Leader
• Working on the Business vs. In the Business
• Leadership and Accountability
• Community Building and Marketing
• Partnerships and Business Protection
• Quality and Technique in Sugaring
• Confidence in Brand and Services

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A live interview in Los Angeles in front of a live audience with global keynote speaker and AI expert Taryn Southern. Taryn is truly an AI pioneer, having produced the first full-length music album composed with the assistance of artificial intelligence. Taryn shares her journey from the film industry to AI, highlighting her battle with cancer and its impact on her creativity. We discuss the benefits of AI in creative workflows, addressing misconceptions about AI stifling creativity. We discussed the ultimate AI prompt, automations, and tool stacking. Taryn emphasizes AI as a collaborative tool that enhances creativity by handling mundane tasks. She also shares her work in personalized health management using AI and her involvement in neurotechnology, showcasing AI's transformative potential in both creativity and well-being.

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Topics Discussed:

• Audience Engagement on AI Usage
• Taryn's Journey in Film and Technology
• Experimentation with AI Tools
• Creating a Pop Album with AI
• Transition to AI Music Tools
• Impact of Cancer on Taryn's Life
• Exploration of AI Tools During Recovery
• Creative Process with AI
• The Role of AI in Creativity
• Shifting Creative Process Dynamics
• Countering AI's Impact on Creativity
• Understanding Human Creativity
• Creativity and AI
• Prompt Engineering Introduction
• Effective Communication with AI
• The GRIP Framework
• Parameters for AI Prompts
• Automating Creative Workflows
• Using Automation Tools
• Trusting AI in Email Responses
• Content Creation with AI
• Tool Stack for Content Creation
• Thinking Differently with AI
• AI's Impact on Vocabulary
• Using AI as a Thought Partner
• Future of AI in Business
• The Rise of Solopreneurs
• Concerns for Specialized Workers
• AI's Role in Daily Life
• AI's Influence on Child Development
• Regulation and AI Safety
• Qualities of a Conscious AI Leader
• Challenges for Content Creators
• The Rise of Fake Influencers
• Taryn's Cancer Journey and AI Support
• Personal Health Project with ChatGPT
• Supplement Tracking with AI
• Neuroscience and AI Integration
• AI in Restoring Human Function
• Future of Non-Invasive Neural Interfaces

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